This is my Now page – check it out and see why you should create one, too. Here’s what I’m focused on at the moment:
It’s still the beginning of summer, so I’m finding ways to both keep busy and set up things for the fall – performances, lessons, systems for efficiency, etc. Spending time with the family as the kids continue to grow up too fast. Some travel already – Texas and Athens so far, with Clemson, Greensboro, and possibly Knoxville coming up later in the summer.
I’m working on some exciting possibilities for Gate City Brass in the fall and beyond, and I’m revamping the focus of my teaching studio – lots of details on all of that coming out soon.
Currently reading: Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice by Matthew Syed. And notes. Lots and lots of notes.
Currently listening: I recently found a lot of old lesson tapes from when I was in the early days (years) of grad. school. Pleasantly surprised at how good some of it sounds. And appreciative of how bad some of it sounds (it got better, eventually).
Currently writing: Working on a new-ish idea as a pedagogy project. Still very much in the development phase – excited to see what format(s) it may take.
Currently practicing: Taking some time to root out some bad habits and rebuild a few things. Going well so far, but takes patience.
Updated June 13, 2025